Ghost of Tsushima vs Ghost of Yōtei: Stunning PS5 Graphics Leap Revealed
Ghost of Tsushima vs Ghost of Yōtei: A Next-Gen Visual Leap for Samurai Fans
Samurai game fans are eagerly awaiting Ghost of Yōtei, the highly anticipated follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima. With its release approaching, a newly released side-by-side graphics comparison video highlights the massive visual and technical advancements Sucker Punch Productions has achieved by harnessing the full power of the PlayStation 5.
Next-Level Visual Fidelity and Physics
The comparison clearly shows that Ghost of Yōtei pushes boundaries in multiple areas. Character models are far more detailed, lighting and shadows are more realistic, and dynamic weather effects now directly impact gameplay. Subtle visual details, such as fire scorch marks on the ground, destructible grass and small trees, and snow that realistically deforms under the player’s movement, all combine to create a more immersive and lifelike world than its predecessor.
Performance has also seen a dramatic upgrade. While Ghost of Tsushima on PS4 ran at 1080p and 30 frames per second, Ghost of Yōtei targets 1440p resolution at a smooth 60 frames per second on PS5. The result is not just sharper visuals but also significantly more fluid gameplay — a long-awaited improvement for fans.
PS5 Power Brings Hokkaido to Life
In an interview with Automaton Japan, Joanna Wang, the game’s art director, explained that Ghost of Yōtei fully leverages the PS5’s hardware capabilities, especially for rendering Hokkaido’s vast open-world environments. Achieving accurate long-distance draw distances was essential to portray the region’s expansive landscapes. The PS5 can load millions of assets simultaneously and render tens of thousands at once, including distant snow, leaves, fog, and ash, without compromising realism.
The team also focused on enhancing the gameplay experience through DualSense technology. Players will feel realistic haptic feedback during sword clashes and hear ambient sounds — such as the notes of a shamisen — directly from the controller’s speaker. Meanwhile, the signature brushstroke-inspired art style returns, enhanced by refined color grading and denoising techniques that keep visuals crisp and cinematic.
A New Chapter Set Centuries Later
First announced in 2024, Ghost of Yōtei offers a standalone experience set 300 years after Ghost of Tsushima. It follows a lone mercenary named Atsu, driven by vengeance as she journeys through the beautiful yet unforgiving northern Japanese landscape in pursuit of those who murdered her family years ago. The game promises a fresh cast, a compelling narrative, and a richly detailed new region to explore delivering an entirely new chapter in this beloved samurai saga.
origin: twistedvoxel
